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(Message started by: janspeed on Jun 4^th, 2005, 6:47am)

Title: Buying a Scorpio
Post by janspeed on Jun 4^th, 2005, 6:47am

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Hi All
I`m new here so go easy on me.
I do like my Fords. i have a 2.8 injection Janspeed turbo Capri at the mo, hence my name. and a Renault laguna as our family car.
the laguna has to go, for one its not a Ford, and two its a laguna, no seriously it couldn`t pull the skin off cold custard.
I have a fairly decent sized caravan, i used to own a 4.6 hse Rangerover, but financial and another baby on the way i had to sell the rangy.
The Capri is not a family car, so i bought a laguna. Doh!
So i`m interested in a 2.5TD estate Scorpio.
is it correct that the auto is not recommended for towing? and why? ???
It has to be an estate and diesel, as i do a lot of miles and need the economy. and the room.
The auto would be best as i had a bad motorbike accident a few years back and my legs are not what they used to be. but if they are no good for towing then the manual will do.
Thanks.
Jay

Title: Re: Buying a Scorpio
Post by craig on Jun 4^th, 2005, 8:46am

jay...
in all honesty turbo diesel auto's are very,very light on the ground,manuals are a little more plentyfull,but an auto diesel i think you may struggle there....

have you considered the 2.3 ?

Title: Re: Buying a Scorpio
Post by janspeed on Jun 5^th, 2005, 6:02am

Hi Craig.
Thanks for the reply.
I was hoping for an auto but if the manual is the only way then i will have to go for that. the laguna is a manual any way. just me being lazy.
just wondering why Ford dont recommend towing with the auto?
I have seen diesel Ghia estate`s, in auto trader for about £1200, 1997/98 year.

Jay ;D

Title: Re: Buying a Scorpio
Post by Snoopy on Jun 5^th, 2005, 7:52am

I think the reason for not recommending towing with the auto diesel is that additional cooling for the auto box is or may be required.
I will try and check and post back if I find it.

Found it TSB 66/1994 recommends the fitting of an additional oil cooler if towing with the automatics to prevent overheating. But I am quite sure others that tow with the scorpio will advise accordingly.

Title: Re: Buying a Scorpio
Post by janspeed on Jun 6^th, 2005, 12:35pm

:o
Ok Thanks Snoopy.

Jay